Which issue is most important/why?
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Which issue is most important/why?
| Mon, 10-13-2008 - 7:18am |
Does anyone want to discuss the real issues in this election?
I agree that character is important, but all the rhetoric aside, both men running for the

I tried to use the search function to find my answers from about a year ago, but can't get it to work for me. However, if memory serves me, my answers are still the same.
1. Laws that standardize accounting methods. No one can tell exactly what business is worth because the rules are so damn loose. I wrote that thinking of Worldcom and Enron. My thoughts on this haven't changed. In fact, the events of the last month have reenforced them. We label cans of food, mileage on cars, and movies, for crying out loud. Standardize accounting methods. Even the big money boys can't tell what it is they have. Once we have this, sorting out the winners and losers in the business area will be lot easier. Not foolproof, but better.
2. Government sponsered exploration of
Ooohh....good stuff there!!
I especially like the vocational education piece.
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Here is a link to your previous excellent post:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-elpoliticsto/?msg=14044.15
Sopal
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In no particular order...
1. Healthcare for all.
2. Safe and legal abortions.
3. A sensical withdrawal from Iraq.
4. A clear and sustainable plan in Afghanistan.
5. Civil rights for gays and lesbians.
6. A clear and sustainable national plan for HIV/AIDS.
7. A clear and sustainable plan for the economy.
8. Re-regulating various industries, including utilities (usually done at the state level) and financial institutions.
9. Greater support for working parents, including educational opportunities and childcare.
10. Ending the war on drugs.
11. Getting rid of unfunded mandates.
12. A clear and sustainable plan for energy independence, including conservation and alternative fuels (but excluding off-shore and AWAR drilling).
Laura
For me right now...it's the economy and all that the economic issues relate to like financial markets, jobs, healthcare insurance, tax policy, education/training
Sopal
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not in any particular order:
There's more I am sure ... but I am not feeling my best today.
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http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/october/meet_the_new_health_.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTBYQlQ7yM